Landis Wade describes himself as a "recovering trial lawyer" who, after a distinguished career in law, has thrown himself into podcasting and writing. As host of the Charlotte Readers Podcast, Landis speaks with authors about their works and process.

His new novel, Deadly Declarations, is a legal thriller in which attorney Craig Travail finds himself reluctantly dragged into controversy and intrigue surrounding the real-life mystery of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Set in a retirement community, Deadly Declarations touches on themes of aging and vitality as its colorful characters are swept up in a historical adventure.